Cottage R310 and Annandale Road
Address
Corner R310 and Annandale Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
This building is representative of many examples of workers housing that are part of the cultural landscape of the Eerste River. In particular, its simple rectangular plan form, gabled ends and external chimney, punctured small windows and doors and whitewashed walls are characteristic of the type. It is currently in a ruined state, with large Oak trees adjacent to it.
Details
Valley
Eerste River Valley (C01-C30)
Area
Eerste River Stellenbosch Farms Area (C01-C08)
Landscape Unit
C01
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Ruin
Original Use
Workers housing
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Farm Workers' Housing
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Buildings such as these make tangible the contribution of farm workers to the valley over the past
century.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
Recent road-widening and construction has impacted negatively on the site.
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.997025 / 18.7623166667
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Additional Information
Additional Documents
Survey
2016
Circa
Admin Area
Allotment
Zoning
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Date of survey
2016
Linked to erf/erven
Linked Address
Environment
Valley PDF
AREA PDF
Landscape Unit PDF
Townscape PDF
2016 Survey Document - Site PDF
OTHER DOCUMENTS
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NHRA Significance
Age
Low
Archaeology
Architectural
Low
Associational
Medium
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Low
Representivity
Medium
Scientific
None
Symbolic
Medium
Statement of Significance
Although modest, this building has high social and landmark significance. Together with workers
cottages elsewhere in the area, it makes manifest a section of the community within the Eerste River
Valley that is often not well represented in heritage sites. Together with the adjacent oak trees, this
cottage has landmark significance. Recent road-widening and construction has impacted
negatively on the site.
Landscape Significance
Mature oak trees around the structure attest to its age.
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Additional Photos
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